Intersection Theory Learning Seminar

AJ Fong, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo

"Curves on Surfaces"

This week, we will introduce the genus formula for smooth curves on surfaces. Then we will review the theory of blow-ups of a point on a surface $S,$ and then completely describe the Chow group of the blow-up in terms of the Chow group of $S.$ If time permits, we will also derive the genus formula for possibly singular curves on surfaces.

This seminar will be held both online and in person:

• MC 5417
• Zoom link:https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/93801243240?pwd=blpUMVJ1dExUYVlEMkJVWjlscUNqZz09